By keeping McCarthy dangling for over a week, the Cowboys are a week behind other teams searching for a coach.

Jerry Jones was not expecting Mike McCarthy to walk away from the Dallas Cowboys. On Tuesday, NFL Network reporter Jane Slater reported Jones was expecting to continue discussions on a contract with McCarthy when the veteran head coach decided to walk away.

The Dallas Cowboys and coach Mike McCarthy parting ways on Monday came as somewhat of a surprise given team owner and general manager Jerry Jones' final words about McCarthy at the conclusion of the 2024 regular season.

McCarthy leaves looking like the bigger man. Partially because of the malaise that began to coat the Cowboys' fan base and partially because Jerry seems to again be operating on his gut as he moves forward.

Jerry Jones has been non-committal with Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy, which may have pushed him out the door.

Mike McCarthy is out as the Dallas Cowboys head coach, and his decision to walk away reportedly surprised Jerry Jones. As McCarthy and the Cowboys

Mike McCarthy and the Dallas Cowboys are headed in different directions. Owner Jerry Jones confirmed the split with McCarthy as head coach after three playoff appearances in five seasons. Jones, the team's owner and general manager,

It seems as though Jerry Jones had a master plan for the Dallas Cowboys head coaching position, which was surely flawless in his mind. NFL insider Jane Slater s

Sanders, the former Cowboy and current Colorado Buffaloes head coach, has been adamant about his plan to stay in Boulder and at the collegiate level. He reinforced that plan Monday night through a statement via ESPN's Adam Schefter, although Sanders admitted he was humbled by Jerry Jones's interest.

After a 5-12, last-place season that included 10 consecutive losses and the in-season firings of coach Matt Eberflus and offensive coordinator Shane Waldron, the Chicago Bears are now embarking on a search to hire the franchise’s next head coach.

The Dallas Cowboys are navigating through a period of transition following the departure of head coach Mike McCarthy after a lackluster 2024 NFL season.